1220 Whitney Ave, Unit C5, Hamden, Ct 06517
Phone: 203-281-5888 Fax 203 281-4525
Email yolanda@woosterstreettravel.com Website www.woosterstreettravel.com
DISCOVER ITALY TOUR
Escorted by Yolanda of Wooster Street Travel
October 3rd – October 17th, 2015 (14 days and 13 nights)
CALL YOLANDA FOR PRICES
$TBD per Double Occupancy plus Insurance
$TBD per Single Occupancy plus Insurance
TRAVEL DAY – OCTOBER 3rd (SAT) : DEPART USA
Bus to NYC Airport will depart from Wooster Street Travel’s office at TBD (sharp). If you can not make it to the
office by that time, you will have to have your own transportation to JFK. Our flight# TBD with Alitalia Airlines to
Milan will depart at TBD (US time) and arrive in Milan at TBD (Italian time) the next day. Meals and refreshments
will be served in flight.
DAY 1 – OCTOBER 4th (SUN): MILAN / PADUA- VENETO REGION (VENICE)
Arrival as mentioned above. Once luggage is retrieve on own, we will meet and proceed to our motor coach. Before
long we are on our way. Once we arrive at our hotel and check in, you will have time to settle in and have the
remainder of the day free to either rest or discover Padua on your own. This free time will be a perfect opportunity to
visit the Basilica of St Anthony’s. Tonight we enjoy a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant. (B/D)
DAY 2 – OCTOBER 5th (MON): VENICE
This morning, we will be joined by our Local Guide for an ALL DAY excursion starting in San Marco’s Square, for
a bautiful walking tour. Time permitting, you may visit the beautiful Cathedral of San Marco on your own. Then we
are off to visit 2 nerby islands - Murano and Burano. Our first stop is Murano which is famous for its blown glass.
We will visit the museum of glass and learn how some of the most beautiful glass pieces are made. We then continue
to Burano, a picturesque fishing village with colorful houses, known for its lace craft. Lunch will be on your own.
After our bellies are full and we have enjoyed the sites of Venice, we depart Burano to return to the Hotel. Early
dinner on Burano Island (included). (B/D)
OPTIONAL TOUR: Gondola Serenade
DAY 3 – OCTOBER 6th (TUES): PADUA / VERONA / PADUA
After a bright and early breakfast, we will board our motor coach for a ½ day excursion to the beautiful city of
Verona, the largest city of the mainland Veneto rich with Roman sites and streets of pink-hued medieval buildings.
We will meet our Local Guide who will take us on a delightful walking tour of Verona where we will discover one
of Europe’s secret jewels. We will view the 2,000 year old Arena, built by the Romans and is still in use today for
Opera performances and popular concerts. We will also see Piazza Bra, Piazza delle Erbe and tomb of the
renowned Scaliger family and of course, one of the most famous balcony of all, Giulietta’s (Juliet’s) balcony
(Romeo and Juliet). Lunch will be on your own in Verona. With our heart content and our tastebuds charmed, we
return to our hotel in Padua for the balance of the day free. Dinner will be on your own. (B)
DAY 4 – OCTOBER 7th (WED): PADUA / LUCCA / TUSCANY
Today we depart bright and early after breakfast from Padua, after breakfast for the Tuscan region of Italy. Our
southerly scenic drive will bring us to beautiful city of Lucca, a cultural and artistic hub in Tuscany, which was
formerly an Etruscan city. Here we will stop here for a guided tour with a Local Guide to enjoy the Etruscan work
is still visible in the foundations of Lucca’s massive stone walls. It’s the more than 2000 years of history that make
Lucca one of the most fascinating and characteristic of Italian cities. Then we’re are off to the Tuscan region. Lunch
will be on your own. After some leisure time (time permitting), we will continue to Tuscany to check in at a local
hotel. This evening, Dinner at the hotel (included). (B/D)
DAY 5 – OCTOBER 8th (THURS): FLORENCE BIRTH PLACE of the RENAISSANCE AND SHOPPER`S
WORLD
Today we depart bright and early after breakfast, to meet our Private Local Guide. The tour begins with a visit of the
Academia Museum, where we'll see Michelangelo's original statue of "David", the Florentine symbol of courage
and independence. Our next stop is in the Piazza del Duomo, where we will visit the Church of Santa Maria delle
Fiore; capped by Brunelleschi's magnificent dome, the Baptistery with its "Gates of Paradise" bronze doors by
Ghiberti and Giotto's Bell Tower. We will continue to the Piazza Signoria, the political center of the city, where
we'll see the Loggia della Signoria and the Palazzo Vecchio where the powerful Medici's once held office. Our tour
concludes at the Church of Santa Croce, which contains the tombs of Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Galileo and
other great Florentines. This is the City of lots and lots of GOLD JEWELRY shopping, LEATHER and more.
Lunch will be on your own. After we spend all of our MONEY, we return to our hotel. Dinner at a Local
Restaurant(included). (B/D)
DAY 6 – OCTOBER 9th (FRI) : TUSCANY / SAN GIMIGNANO / TUSCANY
Today we drive through the beautiful countryside to San Gimignano, an attractive town often bypassed by travelers.
This small, medieval town has kept its appearance virtually unchanged throughout the centuries. We will meet our
Local Guide and tour this beautiful town most renowned for it towers which were best used in the yesteryears for
detecting enemy troops advancing for an attack. We'll have some time to walk through the narrow, cobbled streets,
now lined with craft shops and boutiques and enjoy lunch on your own. We return to our hotel in Tuscany in the late
afternoon. This evening, Dinner at a Local Winery (included) . (B/D)
OPTIONAL TOUR: Cooking Class at a Local Winery
DAY 7 – OCTOBER 10th (SAT): TUSCANY / POMPEII / SORRENTO
This morning we depart bright and early after breakfast for Sorrento . We journey through the rolling hills, the scenic
vineyards and post-card perfect scenery of Tuscany as we make our southerly drive towards Sorrento . Along the
way, we will stop for lunch on your own., location to be determined. After lunch, we continue towards Sorrento
with a stop in Pompeii, where we will be joined by our Local Guide. Imagine, an entire city perfectly preserved as it
was on that fateful day almost 2,000 years ago, when ash and lava literally stopped it in its tracks. You'll see the tragic
fossils of people attempting to escape and also the 'secret room'. This advance civilization came to an abrupt end by
the violent eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD. After our beautiful visit, we continue to Sorrento which sits high
on a beautiful plateau where we are greeted by the sapphire blue gulf of Naples and the Majestic Mount Vesuvius .
Tonight, after we get settled, we will have a relaxing Dinner at our Hotel. (B/D)
DAY 8 – OCTOBER 11th (SUN): SORRENTO / POSITANO / AMALFI / SORRENTO
Today we depart bright and early, after breakfast to meet our local guide who will show us a day we will remember
for a lifetime. Our coach will take us to a wonderland of small villages, via the spectacular "Amalfi Drive", the most
famous road in Italy, affording spectacular views of the sea and coastline. Our first stop will be Positano, where we
can stroll the village and have a sip of Expresso or Gelato. From there, we will visit the beautiful town of Amalfi.
We'll stop to relax and have a nice lunch on your own. After lunch, we can stroll through the cobbled streets, and
either to do some shopping, sip a cappuccino or just watch the passerbyers. As the sun sets, we'll return to Sorrento,
filled with the warm memories and dreams of "Bella Italia". Tonight, we enjoy dinner at our hotel. (B/D)
OPTIONAL SHOW (After Dinner): a viewing of Neapolitan theatre, “the Tarantella Show” at Teatro Tasso.
DAY 9– OCTOBER 12th (MON): SORRENTO / CAPRI / SORRENTO
This morning, after breakfast , a private Local Guide will join us as we board the high speed hydrofoil to the fabled
island of Capri. After a scenic funicular ride and a tour of the "Gardens of Augustus", we will have lunch on your
own. There will be time for shopping in the town of Capri before we board the hydrofoil back to Sorrento. Tonight
we enjoy a Dinner at the hotel. (B/D)
OPTIONAL TOUR: a private boat around the Island of Capri with a tour Guide. Anacapri included if this
optional is taken
DAY 10– OCTOBER 13th (TUES): SORRENTO
FREE DAY – you can do whatever you want. Revist any of the islands, explore Sorrento or just lounge around and
get ready for your departure tomorrow. Lunch and Dinner on your own (B)
DAY 11 – October 14th(WED):
SORRENTO / SANTA MARIA A VICO / FAICCHIO / ROME
This morning we depart bright and early after breakfast traveling north along the "Highway of the Sun" to the eternal
city of Rome . En route, we will stop in Santa Mara a Vico, Yolanda’s home town for a sip of expresso. We then
journey to the small village of Faicchio and have lunch hosted by Yolanda. After lunch, we continue to our final
destination - Rome . Upon checking into our hotel, Dinner will be on your own. (B/L)
DAY 12 – OCTOBER 15th (THURS): ROME
Today, we depart our hotel this morning, bright and early, after breakfast, for a very special, privately guided tour with
a Local Guide of the priceless collection of art, maps and tapestries of the Vatican. We'll tour Raphael's rooms,
decorated with frescoes by the artist, Raphael, whose paintings inspired the revolutionary style of the high
Renaissance. But the highlight of our tour is the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo's famous frescoes are to be
seen in new splendor after their recent renovation. The scene on the ceiling is literally a painted Bible and the story of
humanity, a task that took four years of mental and physical anguish. The scene of the "Last Judgment" painted 30
years later behind the main alter, is a powerful and dark expression of the moment of final judgment. We return to our
hotel, where the balance of the day is free. Lunch will be on your own. Dinner at a local restaurant. (B/D)
DAY 13 – OCTOBER 16th (FRI): ROME – WALKING TOUR
This morning we will meet our local guide for a walking tour in the center of Rome . We will visit Piazza Navona,
Pantheon, Piazza di Spagna, and Via del Corso. Lunch will be on your own. During the course of the day, we
will also visit the Trevi Fountain where you will have the opportunity to throw some coins in the water and make a
WISH to visit Italy and its splendors again soon. Farewell Dinner is at a Local Restaurant. (B/D)
DAY 14 – OCTOBER 17th (SAT): DEPART FOR USA
This morning we bid “ARRIVEDERCI ROMA” as we transfer to the airport for our return flight home.
Flight Alitalia TBD. Departure from airport is TBD (Italian time 2.40pm ) and arrives TBD (US time) at
JFK. We should arrive back in Hamden , Wooster Street Travel parking area by 9.30pm .
Please join me for a wonderful 14-day tour of Italy. A summary of the itinerary follows:
3nights
October 4 - 6
3 nights October 7 - 9
Padua (VENICE)
Pistoia (TUSCANY)
4 nights
October 10 – 13
Sorrento
3 nights
October 14 - 16
Rome
TOUR FEATURES INCLUDE:
 Bus from Hamden to the airport round trip.
 Round Trip coach airfare via Alitalia Airlines (transfers included).
 13 nights accommodations at First Class hotels or similar with private bath or shower.
 Buffet breakfast daily (depending upon hotel’s service)
 1 lunches including wine (1/4 bottle pp) and mineral water (1/2 bottle pp) and coffee. 1 is Hosted
by Yolanda in Faicchio
 10 dinners at local restaurants or hotels including wine (1/4 Bottle pp) and (1/2 bottle mineral
water pp) and coffee as described above: 1 in Padua (Welcome Dinner); 1 in Burano; 3 in Tuscany
(1 of which is a Local Winery); 3 in Sorrento/Coastal region and 2 in Rome (1 of which is the
Farewell Dinner).
 All sightseeing and entrance fees as outlined in itinerary.
 Professional English Speaking Local Guide for the entire trip
 Local Winery visit
 Private deluxe air-conditioned motor coach
 Portage of one (1) piece of luggage per person entire trip. Must be no more than 28 inches and can
not exceed 50 pounds
NOT INCLUDED
 Hotel City taxes - you pay at the Hotel
 Gratuity for the maids
 Gratuity for waiters ($1 per person per meal – lunch or dinner when with group)
 Gratuity for bus driver, tour escort, or local guides.
o Breakdown of gratuity will be provided.
 Optional Tours will be at own expense and must be 25 persons minimum.
This tour will be escorted by YOLANDA.
For further information, please call Yolanda @ 203-281-5888.
Wooster Street Travel
1220 Whitney Ave, Unit C5
Hamden, Ct 06517
203-281-5888 Phone
203-281-4525 Fax
Email yolanda@woosterstreettravel.com
Website www.woosterstreettravel.com
DISCOVER ITALY TOUR
Escorted by Yolanda of Wooster Street Travel
October 3rd – October 17th, 2014 (14 days and 13 nights)
CALL YOLANDA FOR PRICES
$TBD per Double Occupancy plus Insurance
$TBD per Single Occupancy plus Insurance
$500.00 non-refundable deposit plus Insurance (see below for price) per person is required with
reservation. Credit Cards cannot be accepted for this tour.
Please return this reservation form along with your non-refundable deposit of $500.00 + insurance -payable
by check to Wooster Street
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The balance in full is due by June 12th, 2015. After final payment is made, there will be no refunds under
any conditions (100% penalty applies). In case of illness, medical documentation will be needed to support
the claim which will be submitted to the insurance company.
Wooster Street Travel strongly suggests to our clients to purchase travel protection and trip cancellation
insurance. The amount will be either $ TBD pp/double or $TBD pp/single.
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